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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-02-18, Page 8Thursday, February 1.8„. 1943- WING I TAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, Friday, Saturday, February 18, 19, 20 ANNA NEAGLE ROBERT NEWTON "They He; Alone" The story of Amy Johnson, the trail-blazing, hero, ine.aviatrix, of Britain. Also "News". Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, February 22, 23, 24 LORETTA YOUNG FREDERIC MARCH ROBERT BENCHLEY — In — "Bedtime Story,' A gay and witty comedy. Also "Short Subject" and "Cartoon". Rev. John Lucas, Pastor I Baptist Church SUNDAY, FEB. 21st 11 a.m.—Church Mernbership. 7.30 p.m.—A Supreme Question. 10 a.m.—Sunday School. We invite you to attend church, Wallpaper Clearance Sale Room Lots as low as $1.00, $1.50 & $2.50 per room Living Room Papers, reg. 25c, 35c, 40c per roll at — , .. — • • — — 19c Bedroom Papers, reg. 30c per roll .. . at 19c Complete Eye Comfort Awaits you by wearing Reid's Glasses. Banish headaches, see clearly any distance and read or sew with satisfaction, Consult-- A. Reid, R:ti: EYESIGHT SPECIALIST"` Stratford's Leading Optometrist for over 24 years. , At Wingham Office, Williams Jewelry. Store every 'Wednesday morning 9.30 to 12.00 noon. Phone 5W for appointment, ---- AT — Siiiith's Economy Food Store LYNN VALLEY TIP' TOP• CHOICE. TOMATOES 2; tins: 27t NO. 4• PEAS . CAMPBELL'S TIP TOP' CHOICE: 2: tins; 25C . TOMATO SOUP tin 10c PUMPKIN tin 13e YORK FROSTED FOODS Asparagus Tips . , ... 34c pkg. Green Peas - 24c pkg. Cut Wax Beans 24c pkg. Cut Green Beans ........... 24c pkg, Whole Kernel Corn 24c pkg, Lima Beans ........ 36c pkg. Peas and Carrots 24c pkg. Cauliflower -'„ 26c pkg. Whole Raspberries 32c pkg. Pie Cherries Blueberries . . ... 28c 26c pkg.Pkg. Sweet Peaches .......... 25c pkg. WK WITH GROCERY STORES THROUGHOUT CANADA SUGGEST WAR SAVINGS STAMPS THIS MONTH, DALTON'S VANILLA DOMESTIC OR JEWEL EXTRACT . . .. - 8-oz. bottle 19c SHORTENING .,„...„... 1-1b. 20e PAZA-PAN PASTRY CALUMET BAKING FLOUR ..... .....-.. 24-lb. ,bag 83c POWDER -.... 16-oz. tin 25c Giant Size Palmolive Soap .. , . . 2 cakes 19c Giant Size Supersuds ...... ...... . . . — pkg: 43c ICEBERG HEAD LETTUCE .... head 2 for 25c FRESH RIPE TOMATOES lb. 21c FLORIDA TANGARINES . . ... dozen 21c SWEET JUICY ORANGES dozen 39e CRISP FRESH CELERY HEARTS, bunch 18e SEEDLESS GRAPEFRUIT 5 for 25c QUALITY - SERVICE w?HOME 161 - REGULAR DELXVERY pastor, Rev. F. G.. Fowler, speaking from the ,text, "Ye *are children of God by faith in Jesus Christ." The children of the neighbourhood gathered at the schobl on Friday after- noon for a program of choruses and recitations and exchange of valentines also a treat of candy. - Rev. C, Tavener chose for his text on Sunday the 5th verse of the 3rd chapter of Joshua "Sanctify yourselves for to-morrow the Lord will do wond- ers among you". BLYTH Mrs, David Floody is visiting her sister, Mrs. Wm. Lyon at Thorndale. Mr. George McNeil, a former Reeve of Blyth, who went overseas with a Canadian contingent,' has been pro- moted from the rank of Staff Sergeant to the of Sergeant Major. His friends here extend congratulations. The euchre and dance on evening sponsored by our local War Veterans, in aid of the Russian Fund, our citizens showed their appreciation in the part these people are playing for the preservation of freedom and liberty. The receipts for the evening were over one hundred and thirty-five dollars. Owing* to the severe storm on Sun- day the church services were poorly atten Bed. Mr. A. H, Erskine Of Goderich, a former citizep, underwent an operation for appendicitis. The annual congregational meeting of the United Church will be held on Wednesday evening, February 17th. Mr. Wm. Bennett who has been confined to his bed for some years, is not as well as his friends would hope for. Gandhi On Hunger Strike Bombay, — Mohandas K. Gandhi began a 21-day fast in. the palace of the Aga Khan in Poona, after the Government of India refused to grant his unconditional release from confine- ment there. The 73-year•-old Gandhi announced that he would' take only fruit juice and water during his fasting period'. WE SERVICE ate& PATTISON Radio Service Phone 171 Westinghouse RADIO TURFS Friday PHONE 161 FREE DELIVERY L_RiFoo it 0 it iircq THE LI ' 10.1 11101.11041.2.0. AMON! of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Chamney on Friday evening, to get funds for Red Cross purposes. Mrs. Thos. Morrison and Marilyn, who have been in Toronto for some time, returned home on Wednesday last. A. W. Doris McClenaghan left on Friday for Rivers, Man e where she has been stationed as dietitian for some time. Miss Eileen McClenaghan who has been at Hamilton, will be at home for the next few weeks, and Sergt. Melvin McClenaghan, who has been ill with measles, will not leave for Stratford until next week. Mrs. J. G. Gillespie, the work Con- venor of the Red Cross Society, had 18 large quilts and 3 crib quilts to take to the Wingham meeting on Thurs- day last. She reports the following donations: From Friendship Circle group, Mrs. J .Conn, convenor, $5.00 for Russian Relief; 1 quilt, Mrs. J. Richardson, and one from Mrs. Wm. Taylor, also 1 crib quilt, Mrs. L. Mc Gee's group, 1 quilt and a top, from Mrs. Thos. Jamieson; two quilts from Mrs. A. Wilson and Mrs. A. Mac- Phail; 1 quilt and a top from Mrs. Jas. Norman; 1 lining and batt from with Mrs. Millen Moore as secretary for the meeting. Mrs. Mowbray re- signed end Mrs. Jas. Falconer was ap pointed Red Cross President for 1948, with Mrs, DaWSW1 Craig 1st vice, :and Mrs. Ezra "Scholtz 2nd vice; secretary, Mrs. Garnet Farrier; Secretary, Mr. Milian Moore.; Campaign Manager, J. •Gilespie, Work committee, Con- venor and representative at Wingham Red, Cross meetings, with Mrs, J. F, McLean, Mrs, Cox, and Mrs. Wel- wood. The group leaders were, Mrs. J. Conn, Mrs, Robt Ross, Mrs, Pal- lock,, Mrs. Grain, Mrs, Cox, Mrs. Fisher, Mrs, John Purdon, Mrs, Leask McGee. The ladies discussed the way they raised funds to finance their work. Some collected money each month, and held no meetings, some held two meetings a month for nine months, taking a 10 cent 'collection, some gave 25c a meeting, others asked for donations, one group made and gave the whole quilt et the home the meeting was held, and they had two meetings each year, this was counted a splendid donation. Mrs. Falconer closed the meeting with prayer for the progress and work of the Red Cross among the armed forces. During the past year the ladies of the community had donated 103 large quilts valued at $2 minimum, and 5 crib quilts, valued at $1 each, with $28 worth of blankets, a total of $239 in donations. Besides these the fol- lowing have been sent to the Wing- ham Society, 1 afghan, 122 prs. sox, 9 pr. seasmen's sox, 14 turtle-neck sweaters, 9 sleeveless sweaters, 11 prs. gloves, 5 caps, 6 childrens dresses, 5 childrens sweaters, 2 pr. sockees, 11 prs. boys pyjamas, 5 sets girls pyjam- as, 7 childrens pyjamas and 5 scarfs from Jr. Red Cross. The financial report was as follows: Receipts Bal. from 1941 $ 201.15 Institute donations 12,55 Campaign Collection 422.40 Interest in bank 1.30 $ 637.40 Expenditure To Wingham Red Cross $ 522.40 Yarn for gifts of knitting to the home boys 57.55 Christmas parcels 30.97 Ditty Bags and postage 13.81 Balance on hand 12.67 $ 637.40 Mrs. Wm. Dawson and Mrs. Roht Laidlaw also donated quilts during January. Sergt. George Wraith, who has been in Quebec for the past three months taking a course of study, was in this community last wee-end. Mrs. Wm. Dawson spent the week- end at the home of her nephew, Mr. Jas. Henderson of Wingham. Their baby has been very ill in Wingham Hospital with pneumonia', • Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Conn and baby daughter,• spent Sunday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earle Caslick of Culross. Pte. John Walters of Petawawa Camp has been laid up with an attack of measles, and Raphael St. Marie, with the R.C.N.V.R, at Halifax had an attack of mumps during the past week. F, 0. Richard Irwin, who has been stationed in Nova Scotia, is spending this week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herson Irwin, and Miss June Irwin of Toronto and Miss Gwendol. ine Irwin of Wingham High School also spent the week-end at home. Many old friends of Mrs. Thos. Gilmour, formerly Ruby Grain, and a resident of East Wawanosh, will ex- tend sympathy to her bereaved hus- band, Mr. Thos. Gilmour of Turn- berry. The funeral was held on Mon day'afternoon from Wingham United Church. Mrs. Grain had been a suf- ferer from heart trouble for the past few years. - Thermometers in Whitechtirch reg- istered thirty below on, Monday movie ing, at 8 o'clock. The Farm Forum meeting was with- drawn on Monday night on atcottet of the intense cold and, storm. United Church held a successful social in the church basement on Fri- day evening, The program commenc- ed with a half hour spent in group singing, which was followed by games and a couple of good contests. berry' contest and. a menu contest. Lunch was served mid the meeting closed by ell singing "Blest Ile The Tie That Binds." The Young People are joining with the choir in preparing • an -Easter Service of song and story,: 9.01.11.1.1••••,••••• Red Cross Work Carries On Despite the stormy weather of the past week, Red Cross work went on. as usual, Cutting out and marking was done at the workrooms on Friday, The ladies of the 3rd line Morris, held, quiltings at the home of Mrs. Nelson Higigns and Mrs. Gordon Higgins, Ladies of the 4th line also meld quilt- ings, one at the home of Airs, William Kelly and at Mrs. John MeGills, A, Y. P. A, Received Charter The regular meeting of the A. Y. P, A. was held at the home of Mr, and Mrs. W, G. Nethery on Friday even- ing, February 12. Owing to road 'con- ditions the attendance was a little smeljer than usual, The meeting opened by singing "Rock of Ages", after which Rev, Streeter led in prayer After the minutes of the last meeting were read and.adopted and terasurers report received, the business discus- sion followed., The Charter for the Belgrave branch was received and is now framed and will be hung in the church, The ,next log book will be prepared by • Verna Johnston., The program committee for the next meet- ing will 'be Mora. and Donna Van- Camp. The roll call was responded to with' a Valentine verse. Plans were made to have a sleigh-riding party at the next meeting and go' to Verna John ston's afterwards. The following pro. gram was presented under the direc- tion of Elizabeth Young and Jean Mc- Callum; piano solo, by Marguerite Young; vocal duet, Norma Brydges and Shirley Nethery. The topic "His Majesties Chapel to- the Mohawks" was prepared by Miss. Laurette Mc- Burney and read by Jean McCallum. The log book was read by Marian Nethery, Mr. Streeter conducted 'a quiz contest. The closing hymn was "Lead Kindly Light", after which the benediction was pronounced. Lunch was served. Miss Jane Armstrong spent a few days with her aunt, Mrs. Archibald Roberts of Fordwich A.C.2 Kennth Wheeler of Montreal, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Her- bert Wheeler, Miss Beth Brydges, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Brydges, returned home from Wingham Hospital where she underwent an operation for ap- pendicitis. -BLUE VALE Now A Flight Sergeant Many of our readers will be pleased to know that Russel Barnard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Barnard, has received a promotion and he is now Flight Sergeant. He has spent the last few months with the Royal Can- adian Air Force at Summerside, P.E.I. on convoy duty and has over 600 hours to his credit, in the air. Congratu- lations. Men's Club Held. Opening Meeting The opening meeting of the Blue- vale and District Men's Club held on Wednesday evening in the Sunday IN WINGH.AM IT'S Omar Haselgrove's SMOKE SHOP — For — Magazines, Tobacco Smokers Sundries 4/11.111/11111/1111.16a HIGH QUALITY-LOW PRICES, School room of the United Church. Althought the weather was bad and the roads worse there were thirty-five men present to hear Mr. J, C, Shearer, of Clinton, Agricultural RepresentatiVe for Huron County, who gave an inter- esting and profitable address on "The Task of the Farmer, Now and After the Wes." He gave facts showing that farmers were producing much more than 'during the last war, and this was being done under great dif- ficulties due to, the shortage of labor. There are greater demands for farm produce and fewer men to produce. This constitutes one of the major problems which the farmer has to face. After the address, many of those present joined in the discussion, when a great benefit was derived from the exchange of opinions. Community singing was enjoyed under the leadership of Rev. C. Tay- ener. The Bluevale Mouth Organ Band composed of Harvey Robertson, Ross Gray, Burns Moffatt, Lloyd Robertson and. Archie Messer, gave several selections. A hearty vote ofl thanks was accorded Mr. Shearer and the Mouth Organ artists, and to Rev. C. Tavener and Rev. F. G. Fowler for the use of the churches for the meet- ings' of this community organization. The next meeting will be held on the first Thursday in March. Institute Had Good Meeting Miss Jean Elliott presided at the monthly meeting of the Women's In- stitute this week. at the home of Mrs. Curtis and Miss Margaret Curtis. The attendance was good despite bad roads. Department correspondence regarding the appointment of a Liaison, officer in connection with. the. Wartime' Prices and Trade Board;, and, radio. talks for women was read, and, discussed.. , Mrs, Earl Hamilton reported that a play had been chosen and that prac- tise would commence soon. The sum of $5.00 was voted to, the Central War Charities Fund to assist in the pur- chase of seeds for Britain. A suggestion for an Enterge.ncy Shelf in. answer to- the „ Roll Call, brought out some helpful hints and provided, good subjects for discussion. Readings, were given by Miss Duff and. Miss. Scott. "Science has stolen a march, on. Death" was the title of a fine paper by Mrs, Stanley Gallaher, 'telling of time wonderful results from the. use of blood plasma, sulfa powder and constructive surgery. A sing song was enjoyed with Miss „... Margaret Curtis as pianist, Refresh- ments were served by the hostesses., Dance At Browntown School The Young People of the Brown- town neighborhood enjoyed a dance le the new school house On Fridayeven- ing. Music was furnished by Messrs Jack Warwick, Jack Thynne, J. H, Smith, Miss Muriel Smith and Mrs. W. Brewer, A collection was taken in aid of the Russian Relief Fund am- ounting to :nearly $20,00. Miss Nancy Jane Fowler of Column bus, Ohio, is enjoying, a ten-day visit With her parents, Rev. P. G. Fowler and Mrs. Fowler at the Presbyterian Manse. Communion. service was observed at the Sunday morning clavicle in Ittioir Presbyterian Church, conducted by the Two Shows Saturday Night quilting at the home of Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse on Wednesday last and a euchre and crokinole party at the home GEORGE WILLIAMS JEWELLER First Class Watch Re. pairs at Moderate Prices All work guaranteed and done on the premises. ..=11111 WHITECHURCH The regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S. of the Presbyterian Church will be held on Thursday at the home of Mrs. Murray. The E. and W. Wawanosh group of the Red Cross held a euchre in the Hall on Friday evening, with 14 tables playing, and two tables of crokinole. The prizes donated by Charlie Leaver and Gordon McGee, were won by Mrs. Wm. Dawson and Mr. Lester Falcon- er, with Mrs. Pollock and Kenneth Ross, who came in late, winning the consolation prizes. Door receipts $45 for patriotic purposes. Cecil Fal- coner sold tickets on a dressed chick- en, he donated and .which was sold by the winner of the lucky ticket, Mr. Jas. Falconer, bringing in $6.00.. Dan and Joe Tiffin supplied the music for the dance which followed, The Insti- tute are holding a program in the Hall on, February 26, and all are invited to attend. Miss Mildred McClenaghan and a girl friend of Fordwich, spent the week-end with the formers parents, Mr. and Mrs. George McClenaghan. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson, who spent the past two weeks at the home Mrs. John Webb and 1 top and lining of their son, Dr. Harold Robinson, of from Miss Agnes Mackay. Walkerton, returned home on Satur- On account of the storm and 'ex- day. streme cold on Sunday, the service in The ladies of the 9th Concession of the United Church here was with- East Wawanosh held a Red Cross drawn. The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Institute was held on. Tues- day last with a good attendance, and with the President, Mrs. Lance Grain in the chair, After the opening ex- ercises, the roll call was answered by naming a medicine always on hand in your home. Mrs. A. E. Purdon gave an interesting reading on St. Valen- tine, and letters were read from Nat Thompson, Bert Cullimore, Athol Pur- don and Hector Purdon, Donald' and Bob Ross, Jack Jollock, Tom Morris- on, the Keiswetter boys and others, thanking the institute for the boxes and other gifts of Institute work. Rev. A, H. Wilson was present and gave a very interesting talk on "Objectives for 1943, speaking of the origin and work of the Institute and stressing the influence it could have on the stricter enforcement of temperance this year, and the preparation of the community for work after the war, to give the personal touch to the returned men and their wives, and helping to re- habilitate them in a changing world. A hearty vote of appreciation was ten- dered to him and the meeting was closed with the National Antherre Mrs. Robt Mowbray, president of the Red Cross Society then had charge of the annual meeting and Mrs. J. G. Gillespie, was appointed as' chairman, 10% Discount on all lines of Flo-Glaze and Canada Paints, Thy Wallpaper Shop BE LGRAVE . The village members. of the United Church Women's Missionary Society met in the basement of the church and. completed a quilt for the June bale. During an enforced half holiday from school owing to bad roads, two village girls, Audrey McGuire and Marguerite Young aged 12, shovelled out paths and, driveways to make money for war saving stamps. Mrs. Clifford Logan entertained a few friends one evening recently, when two tables of euchre were enjoyed. Mrs. Walter VanWyok of Wing- ham, is teaching in the Ilelgrave school during the absence of the reg- ular teacher, Mrs. John Howard, ow- ing to the death of her husbands father, Mr, Howard of Goderich, A quilting was held at the home of Mrs. George Jordan when a quilt nude by the junior Red Cross Society of time Belgrave School, was coMpleted. Young People Held Social The Voting People's Union of the Ladies' Spring Suits Never were Suits in •such demand. It's because they're practical but smart for every occasion, With a frilly blouse a suit can be quite festive, and it can also be as plain and tailoi-ed as you wish. 1,943 brings all kinds of suits — tweeas, plain worsteds, striped designs. Our new stock is in. Now is the time to see it. If, you prefer made-to-measure clothes, get your order in early. Three to four weeks are necessary for delivery. Ready-Made Suits $22.00 to $31.00 Made-to-Measure $31.00 K~I NG;'S SINIMION11111111011•11111 no, _Tels111. .111.11.1